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Athletes serve as a university’s most visible ambassadors

January 12, 2010 by Jeff Craig

While most of the student body was enjoying a monthlong holiday of decked halls and trimmed trees, an army of purple and white soldiers forged ahead with the same determination and grit found midsemester. The men's basketball team competed in nine games during Christmas break, while the women's team worked through an equally grueling eight-game ... [Read More…]

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Streaky Wildcats search for consistency

January 12, 2010 by Jeff Craig

The Wildcat basketball team started the Christmas break with a five-game losing streak but finished by winning three of four contests, demonstrating inconsistencies that have frequently plagued them in the early season. The Wildcats sit at 7-8 overall and in sixth place in the Lone Star Conference South Division. As the 'Cats search for ways to ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Sports Tagged With: Basketball

Golf and Baseball start 2010 nationally ranked

January 12, 2010 by Special Contributor

By Zane Goggans A new semester brings new rankings for ACU athletics. While many students will focus on spring intramurals, the baseball and golf teams will be focusing on their upcoming seasons -- and staying on top of the rankings. Wildcat golf is ranked 19th to begin the season, after a fifth-place finish in Florida last semester. With clubs ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Columnists Tagged With: Baseball, Golf

Video: Presidential search committee names finalists

January 12, 2010 by Brandon Tripp

The presidential search committee narrowed its list of candidates to two finalists. Dr. Rick Lytle, dean of the College of Business, and Dr. Phil Schubert, executive vice president of the university, are the two finalists to replace outgoing president Dr. Royce Money. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIA842y9ka4 Video by Jimmie Jackson, Blane ... [Read More…]

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Presidential search committee names finalists

January 12, 2010 by Brandon Tripp

The presidential search committee narrowed its list of candidates to two finalists. Dr. Rick Lytle, dean of the College of Business, and Dr. Phil Schubert, executive vice president of the university, are the two finalists to replace outgoing president Dr. Royce Money. Video by Jimmie Jackson, Blane Singletary Video/Editing by Brandon Tripp ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Archive, Phil Schubert, Presidential Search

Lytle, Schubert named as presidential finalists

January 11, 2010 by Colter Hettich

The eleventh president of Abilene Christian University will be no stranger to the campus. Dr. Rick Lytle, dean of the College of Business Administration, and Dr. Phil Schubert, executive vice president for the university, were named as the two finalists for the office of ACU president Monday morning. Although "the search has been national in ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Breaking News Tagged With: Phil Schubert

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The Optimist staff won several awards and competed at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association 2026 convention in Denton this weekend. Students participated in live contests and submitted work from the past year into the competition.Here are the results.- 1st place: Live print news writing, Ashley Henderson- 1st place: Live print sports writing, Roman Raffaeli- 2nd place: Live tv announcing, Zion Webb- 2nd place: Live news photo, Daniel Curd- 2nd place: Newscast, Optimist Staff- Honorable mention: Documentary (video), Makayla Clayton- 2nd place: Documentary, JMC documentary production class- 3rd place: General news, Callie Leverett- Honorable mention: General column, Zion Webb- Honorable mention: Sports reporting (video), Roman Raffaeli- Honorable mention: Live sports action photo, Daniel Curd- Honorable mention: General news video story, Ashley Henderson- Honorable mention: Photo illustrations (Daniel Curd & Optimist staffStudents also received awards for their work through KACU and ACUTV.- 1st place: In-depth news reporting (audio), Ashley Henderson- 1st place: General news audio story, Baylie Simon- 1st place: Live sports coverage (video), Roman Raffaeli & London Gray- 2nd place: Live sports coverage (video), Josiah Wonnell & Londyn Gray- 3rd place: General news audio story, Ashley Henderson- 2nd place: Sportscast (audio), Daisy Strine & Zion Webb- 3rd place: Sportscast (audio), Daisy Strine & Zion Webb- 3rd place: Feature reporting (audio), Baylie Simon- Honorable Mention: Feature reporting (audio), Josiah Wonnell#acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #studentmedia #tipa2026 ... See MoreSee Less

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Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process this weekend.Originally scheduled for last week, the start was delayed due to winter weather that brought snow and ice to campus. Clubs and their sponsors gathered at designated locations on and off campus to complete tasks assigned by their officers.To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #greeklife 📸: Daniel Curdacuoptimist.com/2026/02/gallery-clubs-begin-new-member-orientation-after-weather-delay/?fbclid=PA... ... See MoreSee Less

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